Felipe narrowly missed out on the World Championship and then got almost killed. That's not easy to come back from. But he has shown that he can come back and improve and I can not think of anyone in F1 who can give Ferrari and Alonso the support for 2013.

What is now needed, for both drivers, is for Ferrari to provide them with a competitive car next year. I am a Massa fan, a Ferrari fan but not so much an Alonso fan. Having said that, What Fernando Alonso has sucked out of that Ferrari car this season he deserves the championship. Good luck Fernando for the next few races. And good look Felipe, and Fernando, for 2013.

Does anyone else interpret 'repay' as 'keep the seat warm for (insert big name driver here) and move asside without fuss in 2014'? I can't remember the last time Ferrari signed a race driver on a one year deal.

I wont speculate as to his replacement, but I do believe Ferrari have plans to bring in a big name next to Alonso in 2014. Massa is very lucky to get a 2013 drive with Ferrari.

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